{"product_id":"cats-at-every-turn-by-machida-naoko","title":"Cats at Every Turn by Machida Naoko","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMachida Naoko\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe latest work includes a newly-drawn mini picture book (8 pages)   A long-awaited art book by a popular picture book artist *Naoko Machida is published!   A long-awaited book of drawings by a popular picture book artist, Naoko Machida;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaoko Machida is a popular picture book artist of today. She has created a world of depth in her picture books with her works of detailed depiction and bold composition. She has been highly acclaimed for her many popular works, including the ghost story picture book \"I'm here, I'm not here\", which was created in collaboration with Kyogoku Natsuhiko.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMachida's motto is \"If there is a chance, it is a cat. Even in various stories that seemingly have nothing to do with cats, such as fairy tales and Tono Monogatari (Tales of Tono), if you look closely, you will find that cats appear as supporting characters. In recent years, he has drawn numerous picture books in which cats appear, astonishing viewers with his delicate brushwork. The cats depicted in her picture books, from their fur to their gestures, are meticulously rendered, showing her keen eye for observation and compassion for the cats that live with her.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book will include her picture book drawings, book covers, and original picture work from her debut to her latest book!   This book is a must-have for any artist;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*Includes an interview with the latest author\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*Book design by Yoria Oshima \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Naoko Machida ;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Tokyo in 1968. Painter and picture book author. Graduated from Musashino Art University Junior College of Art and Design. Her picture books include \"Urashima Maroro\" (Akane Shobo), \"Match Uri no Shojo\" (Fure-berukan), and \"Arashi no Iraino\" and \"Azuki Togi\" (both from Iwasaki Shoten), ghost story books written in collaboration with Kyogoku Natsuhiko. Picture books starring cats include \"Nekozume no yoru\" (Iwasaki Shoten), \"Neko no nai neko\" (Komine Shoten), \"Neko to neko\" (Kogumasha), and \"Neko harusuban\" (Holp Shuppan). She continues to draw picture books loved by many readers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nekoto Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52537492308242,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/7072\/0786\/files\/E7B0B001-9660-4A1C-8460-175B872402C4.jpg?v=1784758120","url":"https:\/\/nekotobooks.com\/products\/cats-at-every-turn-by-machida-naoko","provider":"Nekoto Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}